The Editor's Suitcase: How to Pack for a Weekend in L.A.

"I tend to be back and forth from New York City to Los Angeles quite a bit for work. When it's a quick 36 hours on the West Coast, you only need a few essential pieces," says Traveler contributing editor Matt Hranek.

A striped long-sleeve, a button-down, a sweater that doubles as a blazer: These are a few of the key essentials in Hranek's bag. "For me, this represents a super streamlined carry-on," he says. "Most of the pieces do double duty."

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"This piece is one of my favorites. It's light-weight enough to wear as a cardigan, but sleek enough to be worn as a blazer."